Flu Vaccine, should I get it? please help

[LimeSlice]

No I didn't get it. Would never even consider getting it. My Ob advised AGAINST it, as did my GP and Specialist Ob at the hospital.

[LizLemon]

I'm currently considering it, but will probably decide against it. I am a SAHM and DS is not in any form of day care. I am at far less risk of catching it than I was when pregnant with DS.

In relation to the thimerosal content I have read on a number of sources that it's possible to obtain the vaccine without it - if that's a concern maybe look into it.

My OB recommends it, and while I believe it is most likely safe (I had it with DS with no problems) I just feel for me at the moment I would rather put as few things into my body as possible. I guess you just need to look at your own circumstances and what you feel comfortable with.

[HotI]

I was offered it multiple times during pregnancy (going through public hospital system) and chose not to get it.

I don't see it as a necessary thing to have, so the potential risk to bub (whether minor or not) just wasn't worth it.

[Ysabell]

Please, please get the vaccine. Last year in WA a few pregnant women died along with their babies because they caught the flu. I work in a virus lab attached to a maternity hospital here, and its heartbreaking that something so preventable could kill so many people. Especially Swine flu, which is still the prominant strain of Influenza in Australia. The what could happen if you catch the flu, compared to the tiny, miniscule "maybe" risks are no contest!

[Taryn]

Hi Paris,

I had the vaccine last week! My OB and GP said it was all good (although it's scary seeing all of the OB's saying no, i'm nervous now!) So for me, I decided to do it. I was 20 weeks at the time!

I also work in disability though and unfortunately get exposed to all kinds of germs so thought it would be for the best!

Fingers crossed it was all good though xox